Covered with Glory and Fireworks in Chicago Parade
A rambunctious Topeka club parade from depot to 236 Kannat Avenue and a rally at the club hall ends in a sensational Chicago welcome with fireworks. Members, many named, travel to Chicago and march through streets to city hall and Savoy, drawing large crowds and cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fambeau
Chimey
Leslee
Gallon Netage
Speick Wall
A. von
Ewacda
Kannat Avenue
Secep Sram
Joy
Kansas City
Savoy
Topeka
Muene
Epic
Silcourt
Llinuls
Missouri
Kongas
Chicago
Tollowes
Anditorium
Nekiuaes
Becclet En Rae
Demsonite
Flimbeau Chub
Plavine
Bnd
Crawad
Hobe
Genies Lord
John Seumidt
Dew Tovtile
Topeita
Lamabewu
Fatrhy
Ree
Aea
Topeka Club funds plan arches for festival in Banks avenue
Topeka club directors and Ot Wiest discuss the festival fund drive. A committee including Eugene Hogan Guibur George W Crane C. S Sutleh and Arthur Capper aims to raise $500 for two decorative arches on Banks avenue. Members pledge $10 or more for the Pall Fest. The club also considers hosting distinguished guests. Next report comes after committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eansas Avenue
Topeka
Ot Wiest
Hugene Hogan
Dr. Guibur
George W. Crane
Sutleh
Arthur Capper
Enmihe
Cormity
Toneka Club
Col. A. S. Johnson
Banks Avenue
Moembers
Topeka Ehut
Hall
Bremner
Beecham
Brecham
State House Gossip on Kansas Political Civil Appeals
In Lyon county Dora B. Seward wins a district court judgment over George W. Seward and the ALO U W of Kansas. The supreme court is now asked to review the case involving a $2,000 life insurance benefit altered before death. Separately, a Sedgwick County case sees Walker defending a suit by Coleman and Lynch over an alleged improper levy, with a lower court verdict of $4,872.20 against Walker.
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George W. Seward
Slate of
Kansas
District Court of
Lyon County
Dora B. Seard
Grand Loge
Supreme Court
RL. Walker
Jude
Sant Meson Dah
Das Ice
Sedgwick County
KR. Ae Coleman
C. T. Lynets
Wet Aide
Coleman and
Lynch
Walker
Bolting Conway The Kansas Editor Who Left the Republican Party
An Norton Champion editorial criticizes a Kansas editor for breaking with the Republican line over the St Louis platform and gold standard. The piece laments faded party leadership, cites Wichita resolutions, and labels current GOP leaders as out of touch, urging undirected delegates not to back Chicago nominee supporters. It also reports county conventions in Comanche, Ottawa, Sedgwick, Morris, and Cimarron with varying endorsements and delegate selections, noting unsettled primary battles and Populist activity.
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Chicago
Cory Whitted
Gornley
Bul
Hercules
Tcrielales
Roman
Rinkey
Larry Stechan
Tae Loribo
Ripa
Larry Sheehan
Shewhan
Toven
Pontiac
Abe
Cook
Joliet
Ehtet
Bie
Unete
Snyder
O'Conner
George McLaugh
Bela
Butte
Torneke
Kansas City
New Jersey Iit
Wheyett
Pennsylvania
St. Louie
Alain
Kansas
Norton Champion
Con- Wer
St. Louis
Kewibleta
Lekethetmerter Iy
Bethsehil
Republican Party
East
Wall Street
Rosa
Kanses
Wichita
Purcell
Hobinson
Emer
Washington
Stus
Martot Tniry
Phing
Merten
Gryan
Syniidhte
Wellington Free Silver Men Convention Captures Topeka Delegates
Sumner county free silver advocates met in Wellington on Saturday with broad Republican representation. Ed T. Hackney chaired, George W. Hailey was secretary, and delegates to the Topeka convention named Major Hunter, Grape Wallace, J. A. ay, John Phill, Geo. W. Kalley, M. W. Copeland, W. I. Volix, and T. Hackney. Lathe, a piquant orator, attacked gold bars and defended free coinage as U. S. policy. Strong City reported a Sewall vice presidential nominating rally with bonfires and music. The Sani County Silver League at Paola sent delegates Cadwalder, Hodge, Smith, Pyle, Butlock, and Cerokaan to Topeka with pro silver resolutions and Bryan support.
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Wellington
Sumner County
Ed T. Hackney
George W. Hailey
Lowing
Topeka
Major Hunter
Grape Wallac
J. A.ay
John Phill
Geo. W. Kalley
M. W. Copeland
Volix
T. Hackney
Repubean County
Thden Ray Haw
Jude
Wallace
Ba C. Bitile
Abliene
Lathe
Sete
Wes
Br. Tittie
Wall Street
Bimeunuc League
Sani County
Paola
Topekn
Bert Cadwelder
Alex Hodge
T. Ed Smith
Frank Pyle
W. W. Butlock
W.B. Cerokaan
Bert Cadwalder
The
Louisburg Herald
Osawatamin
T. el Smith
Snapshots From Topeka Neighborhood News
A collection of brief items notes daily life in Topeka. Farmers bring hay as race meet begins. Christ hospital cared for 41 patients in June. local society births and picnics. city council and public works discussions. fence damage at Athletic park and cows occupying grounds. electric lighting plans planned. reports on local traffic, crime, and municipal matters.
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Lesenworth
Christ Hospital
Criterion Company
Crawford
Topeka
Laty
Garfield Pub
J. L. Beardsley
Hancock Street
Kansas Avenue
Westminster Prestyterian
Auburndale
Athletic Park
State House
Webb Stevenson
Bob Kepsey
Chicago
F.C. Gugel
YM. Co
Columbus, C
McElroy
State Penitentiary
Lansing
Tracy
Minneapolis
Fred Roundtree
Keith
Eighth Street
Garfield Park
A. Washburn
Stormont Hospital
Bird
Chief Gardiner
Peter Rae
Holbrook Hell
Great Clearing Sale slash prices on boys and ladies wear
Great clearing sale offers sliced prices on boys kilts starting 50c up to 2 50 and ladies collars and silks. All wool serges and gauze items marked down with carpets rugs and curtains in the mix. Last week's low prices prevail throughout the house with a wide range of additions and styles.
Bryan's Victory Referenced In Topeka News Commentary
The article notes Topeka residents reacting to Bryan's nomination and victory. It reports on local events, such as a Sons of the American Revolution meeting, a cycling protest, and town observations about politics and daily life. It includes quotes and humorous anecdotes about Topeka merchants and residents.
Jones Named Chairman of Democratic Committee
Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas was elected chair of the new Democratic committee in Chicago on Saturday night by Bryan’s influence and Sewall’s approval. Bryan urged aggressive campaigning including plans for New York and New England, with Madison Square Garden as a possible venue. Governor Stone and Sewall promised vigorous early campaign work as John L. Waller’s Tupeke lecture date was set for July 18. Dora Callihaw, jailed for liquor selling, is released on bond. Hartstein seeks court payment of 7166 plus interest in district court.
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Chicago
United Sintes
James K. Jones
Arkansas
New Democratic Committee
ALC
Bryan
Sewall
Mrr
Jones
Thomas B McRae
Br. Bryan
New York
Madison Square Garden
Bir Sewall
Stone
Missouri
John L. Waller
Dora Callihaw
East Seventh Street
Fritz Durein
Bend
Owes
A. P. Benson
Populists Push for Bryan Indorsed by Kansas City Club
The Progressive Science Club of Wyandotte County Kansas City Kansas moved to back William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall in the St Louis national convention. State Senator Taylor Insurance Commissioner Snider and Judge S S King attended as delegates urging endorsement of Bryan. The group adopted a formal address urging Populists to unite across parties and support reforms, signaling a realignment toward McKinley resistance and greater policy-driven cooperation.
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Taylor
U. S. King
Buider
Kansas City
Progressive Science Club
Wyandotte County
Kan
Kansas
Bryan and Segall
St Louis
Brett Feyemone
Chivate
Teylor
x-Insurance
Snider
Jude SS. King
Sattone
Giane
Unraghou
Otienco
Chicago
Indorne Bryan
Sewal
McKinleyise
People’s Party
Hobart's Shirt in Rags Stirs Political Scrap
St Louis reports Garret Hobart’s shirt from the Planters Hotel saga as it travels through the political melee. The discarded garment, found in the hotel closet, bears penmanship of the vice presidential nominee and sparks a frenzy among traveling salesmen and clerks, with fragments sent to friends in Toronto and talk of framing in the Wanderer's Club parlor.
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Hobart
Planters
St. Louis
Garret A. Hobart
Pisiters
Bin
Thinehy
Hower
Echo
Cigneret
New Jersey
Piuitocrat
Maine
California
Tom Alnus
Canada
Plootery
Ofree
Charles G. Field
A. Hobart
Chartle Field
Charlie Field
John Farris Smith
Friend
Torents
Wanderer's Club
Swellcat
Helped Mother Wash and a Noted Kansas City Figure
An 1879 era leaflet titled Good Words for Webster Davis, from Bord Dudley of Daviess County to Dr. Chenoweth of St Louis, accompanies a biography Davis wrote of his own life. The piece contrasts his wealth and public image with personal recollections.
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Webster Davis
Kansas City
Davis
Bord Dudley
Daviess County
5. Chenoweth
St Louis
Steam Laundry Ad Promises Cleanest Safest Cheapest Service
An old advertisement touts Steam Laundry at 625 Jackson Street in Topeka offering the oldest, safest, and cheapest cleaning options with contact by phone 1g3.
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Jackson St
Davis Davis and the Good Worde Mr Davis praised in town
A garbled reminiscence praises Davis as honest and loyal while recounting a public display of affection for his mother. The piece extols his character, calling him a plain, steadfast man and lauding his integrity and fellow feeling amid a shifting social scene.
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Davis
Hucety
Mauren
Davie
Mew Trudley
Webber Davis
Bere
Socialist Labor Party in New York nominating Balkan for governor
July 12 reports from New York that the Socialist Labor party adjourned with headquarters to remain in New York City though a move to Brooklyn looms. The national conventions moved to Cleveland and then a special Albany convention selected Frederick Beonets of Yonkers as a candidate for governor with Tiuward Balkan nominated for governor in a statewide push.
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New York
Sociafietic Labor Party
New York City
Brooklyn
National Board of
Elewances
Cleveland
Enny
Aon
Belure
Lors
Atat
Larithen
Albany Camphinie
Prederick Beonets of
Yonkers
Revolt Tide Hits Presidential Race and Silver Economic Debate
A Chicago convention report from Peter, the correspondent, describes widespread dissatisfaction with both parties. It blames corporate monopolies for blocking Congress and fueling reform sentiment. The piece asserts the rebellion centers on the nomination of Bryan and skepticism about silver in policy.
Albert Bowers Falls From Scaffold at Santa Fe Home
Albert Bowers, a Santa Fe shops employee living on Lorust Street, fell from a scaffold while painting Saturday afternoon. He sustained a head wound five inches long marked with strides, bruised shoulders, and will be confined to his home for several days.
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Albert Powers
Santa Fe
Lorust Street
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